Finance Manager at The People Practice recruitment

Full Time8 months ago
Employment Information

Our client is a premium retail gifting company, looking to hire a Finance Manager who will play a pivotal role in overseeing budget planning, monitoring financial performance, and providing strategic insights to support decision-making.

Responsibilities:

Budget Planning and Forecasting:

  • Collaborate with department heads to develop annual budgets and forecasts aligned with strategic business objectives.
  • Prepare detailed budget reports, highlighting key insights and recommendations for optimizing resource allocation.

Financial Performance Monitoring:

  • Monitor financial performance against budgets, providing regular variance analysis and actionable insights to the management.
  • Identify areas of improvement and cost-saving opportunities to enhance overall financial efficiency.

Financial Modeling and Analysis:

  • Develop financial models and scenarios to support strategic decision-making, including investment opportunities, pricing strategies, and new initiatives.
  • Conduct in-depth analysis of financial data, translating findings into actionable recommendations for management consideration.

Reporting and Presentations:

  • Prepare comprehensive financial reports and presentations for senior management and stakeholders, communicating financial performance and forecasts effectively.
  • Present findings and recommendations to aid in decision-making processes during key meetings and strategy sessions.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. Advanced degree or professional certification is advantageous.
  • 3-5 years of progressive experience in financial planning and analysis, preferably within the retail or consumer goods industry in Nigeria.
  • Proven expertise in budget planning, forecasting, and variance analysis, with a strong understanding of financial principles and accounting practices.
  • Proficiency in financial modeling and analysis using tools such as Excel, financial software (e.g., SAP, Oracle), and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau).

Must have skills

  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders.

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Skills
Financial ReportingAuditFinancial PlanningAccount Management